One caveat: IFF one side-discharges most of the time, they will likely be more impressed with a machine that does so directly out of the right side as opposed to a rear chute that directs the clippings toward the left. Much better clipping dispersal allowing for a better cut in wet/moist conditions.

My vote is for the Toro 22156.
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i think it's $500 it may be $599. i haven't been to home depot in a long time since there's not one where i live.

the honda rear discharges straight down which is a plus to me since the clippings won't be going into the street or onto sidewalks and such.